Paula
says - "This 'broom tail', the range name given to young colts
with short bushy tails, has already made a friend out there on the open plains.
Fernando's signature bird on the back is like we often observe on cattle, horses
and buffalo."

Dime
in above photo shows scale of this fetish.

Medicine
bundle of turquoise, lapis, coral and shell heishi with a mother of pearl bird
all tied with sinew.

What
is a Fetish?

A fetish is a rock carving
of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily
its exact detailed conformation. Read
more about fetishes.

Medicine
Bundle - Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment
tied on the back of the animal that consists of coral seed beads, shell heishi,
feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be used as an offering to the
fetish, to evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish.

Heart
Line. The heart line is a line etched, painted or inlaid along one or both
sides of the animal. It usually extends from the mouth to the region of the heart.
There are many interpretations as to what a heart line represents, but it is often
said to represent the pathway of the breath of the animal to the life force which
is the heart. Others feel that the heart line points to the soul of the animal.
It is thought that a heart line gives the fetish healing or medicinal power.

HORSE
- Horse Spirit inspires our dreams, awakens passion, carries us far and fast,
and brings us close to our instinctual and authentic nature. Horse enables us
to move beyond our limitations and run freely. Spirit or Medicine Horses were
and are extremely helpful in guidance, healing, protection and ceremony. Horse
represents wisdom, physical power and unearthly power. Horse enables healers to
travel in Spirit energy, using Horse to help guide them to the answer. Horses
are symbols that can express our magical side. Horses are also seen as symbols
of freedom and independence.